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Weather & Climate in Cranberry Lake, NY
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cranberry Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,573 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,573 ft (479 m) |
| Area | 19.4 sq mi (50.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1809°N, 74.8683°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Adirondack Regional (SLK) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
55 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 20, 2002 | 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M5.3 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada | M3.9 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Apr 20, 2000 | 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York | M3.8 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada | M3.8 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada | M3.8 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada | M3.7 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Apr 8, 2003 | 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York | M3.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2002 | 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York | M3.7 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Apr 23, 2023 | New York | M3.6 | 99 km | 9 km |
| Jan 13, 2020 | 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada | M3.4 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Jun 9, 1998 | 3 km N of Dannemora, New York | M3.3 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York | M3.3 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2015 | 15 km SSE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York | M3.2 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York | M3.2 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 7 km WSW of Casselman, Canada | M3.1 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York | M3.1 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 6 km WNW of Huntingdon, Canada | M3.1 | 114 km | 8 km |
| May 24, 2002 | 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York | M3.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1995 | 3 km W of Huntingdon, Canada | M3.1 | 113 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
39 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 5 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 7, 2023 | EF3 | 95 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 88 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 1986 | EF2 | 57 km | 0.2 mi | 1 |
| Aug 28, 1973 | EF2 | 58 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 19, 1954 | EF2 | 56 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1952 | EF2 | 71 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 99 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 56 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 88 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 100 km | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | 97 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2014 | EF1 | 72 km | 12.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2005 | EF1 | 82 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1993 | EF1 | 29 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 1989 | EF1 | 77 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 1986 | EF1 | 66 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF1 | 70 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 1972 | EF1 | 43 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 1969 | EF1 | 76 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 1960 | EF1 | 86 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.3 in |
Cranberry Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").